Soulagement (en. Relief)

/su.la.ʒ.mɑ̃/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishFrench

noun

State of being relieved.

After receiving good news, she felt a deep relief.

Après avoir reçu de bonnes nouvelles, elle a ressenti un profond soulagement.

Action of making something less heavy, of decreasing suffering.

The doctor provided immediate relief with the treatment.

Le médecin a apporté un soulagement immédiat avec le traitement.

Feeling of liberation from an emotional or physical burden.

His departure was a true relief for the family.

Son départ a été un véritable soulagement pour la famille.

From the verb 'soulager', derived from the Latin 'sollevare', which means 'to lift, to lighten'.

instant relief

Immediate relief from pain or stress.

soulagement instantané

to feel relief

To experience a sense of well-being after being stressed or ill.

ressentir un soulagement

to bring relief

To provide assistance that reduces suffering or stress.

apporter du soulagement

to relieve

To make less heavy or decrease suffering.

soulager

to lighten

To make lighter, reduce weight or burden.

alléger

to comfort

To provide emotional support to someone in distress.

réconforter

A weight off one's shoulders

When he finally quit his job, it was a weight off his shoulders.

Quand il a enfin quitté son job, c'était un poids en moins.

To be relieved like a cat

After the exam, I left, relieved like a cat that has just been petted.

Après l'examen, je suis parti, soulagé comme un chat qui vient de se faire câliner.